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September 2010 ArchivesChristians have to fight for their place in societyIndependent.ie By David Quinn Friday September 24 2010 He came, he saw, he conquered. The Pope's visit to Britain last weekend was vastly more successful than almost anyone anticipated, and if he didn't exactly conquer, he certainly persuaded many... Victims in plea over payouts for abuseIndependent.ie By John Cooney Wednesday September 22 2010 Catholic bishops have been urged to rebuke the Government for not paying cash payments directly to victims of sexual and physical abuse by religious orders. The impassioned plea to break a... John Cooney: Pope transforms his image to become a 'holy grandad'Independent.ie By John Cooney Monday September 20 2010 With pilgrims outstripping protesters, Benedict pulled off mission impossible. He buried his 'Nazi Pope' image. He showed that large swathes of Britain do not belong to 'Dawkinsland' AN immediate question arising... The papal visit to Britain Mon, Sep 20, 2010 "I die the king's faithful servant, but God's first" - Sir Thomas More. "I shall drink to the Pope, if you please - still, to conscience first and to the Pope afterwards" - Cardinal John Henry Newman.... Priests to face fresh charges of child sex abuseIndependent.ie Twenty new files will be sent to DPP in garda probe By Tom Brady and Shane Phelan Monday September 20 2010 MORE priests face being charged with child abuse following inquiries by a garda team set up after... Pope: 'I express my deep sorrow for unspeakable crimes' of priests pa --> The pope with British PM David Cameron yesterday pa --> The pope leaving Westminster Cathedral: the pontiff admitted the church's failings in the abuse scandal 1 2 new Control.Tabs('article_photos') The pope yesterday apologised for the "unspeakable crimes"... 'O'Grady and the Catholic church took my innocence, my childhood, my future' Tribune Andrea Logan tells Ali Bracken of the horrific abuse inflicted on her by the Irish cleric during his time in the US --> Paedophile priest Oliver O'Grady systematically abused Andrea Logan, she recently received $500,000 compensation --> Andrea... Pope expresses sorrow for 'unspeakable crimes' Saturday, 18 September 2010 15:15 Pope Benedict XVI has expressed his 'deep sorrow' for what he described as the 'unspeakable crimes' committed by Catholic priests who sexually abused children. In the most strongly-worded public statement on the subject during... Protecting our childrenIndependent.ie IS it no more than an interesting coincidence that on the same day that Pope Benedict XVl offers his most frank admission of the failure of the Catholic Church's handling of paedophile priests, the Archbishop of Dublin pointedly... So-called liberals have now joined the Paisley crusadeIndependent.ie David Quinn By David Quinn Friday September 17 2010 IAN Paisley is in Scotland, protesting against the Pope's visit. No surprise there. We all know that Paisley is a rabid anti-Catholic of longstanding, so what else would you expect?... Papal visit continues in London Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by Mayor of London Boris Johnson after he arrived at Heathrow Airport after flying from Glasgow. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA Wire Pope admits to lapse of vigilance in child abuse by priests | 17/09/2010 Pope... Pope Benedict XVI starts visit to BritainThursday, 16 September 2010 Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Edinburgh to begin the first ever state visit by a pope to Britain. The Pope has met Queen Elizabeth II at Holyrood Palace, the Queen's official residence in Scotland. The... Ryan report saves €15m in legal bills C&AG Report: Education By Niall Murray, Education Correspondent Thursday, September 16, 2010 THE publication of the Ryan report on institutional child abuse has led to savings of €15.4 million on legal bills last year. The Commission on Child... Pope's visit to Britain Thu, Sep 16, 2010 THE STATE visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Britain is another significant step in the normalisation of relations between the peoples of these islands. As such it should be welcomed by all, believer and non-believer... Church urged to be more accountable PAMELA DUNCAN Thu, Sep 16, 2010 THE CATHOLIC Church in Ireland has some way to go before full transparency and accountability can be achieved in the safeguarding of children, the head of the church's child safety watchdog has said.... Vatican inquiry into Irish paedophile priests to meet victim groups Top-level Vatican investigation into Irish Catholic church's handling of clerical child abuse begins after Pope's visit to Britain Former archbishop Cormac Murphy O'Connor will head the Vatican inquiry. Photograph: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images The unprecedented Vatican inquiry into... Bethany survivors seek redress Derek Leinster of the Bethany Survivors Group holds up an open letter to Taoiseach Brian Cowen and the Government outside the Dail today. Photograph: Collins Photos Survivors of a Protestant institute for unmarried mothers where more than... 'The investigators are not coming to understand. The conclusions are in' The forthcoming apostolic visitation of the Catholic church in Ireland is likely to begin shortly, and will be unprecedented in the scale and scope of its remit. But while the identities of the Vatican heavyweights who will conduct the... Bethany group seeks redress from State CHARLIE TAYLOR, PATSY McGARRY and BARRY ROCHE Sat, Sep 11, 2010 THE BETHANY Survivors group is to deliver a demand to the Ministers for health, education, and justice next Monday that the former Bethany Home in Dublin be included... Women should take to the top pews in their Masses Sat, Sep 11, 2010 Reform will come about through those who stay rather than those who leave, writes BREDA O'BRIEN MANY READERS will have had experiences so intense that they temporarily create a kind of insulated space where ordinary... Priest forced siblings to abuse each other Sunday Tribune Brother and sister receive $2m compensation for sexual assault by paedophile Oliver O'Grady Ali Bracken, Crime Correspondent --> Defrocked priest Oliver O'Grady has cost diocese in California over $30m in abuse compensation DEFROCKED Irish paedophile priest Oliver... Lack of social workers holds up enforcing of Ryan reportIndependent.ie By Eilish O'Regan Wednesday September 08 2010 A shortage of social workers is delaying the rollout of some of the key recommendations of the Ryan report which uncovered the horrors of institutional abuse, it emerged yesterday. A progress... 'Man of sacristy' walks in shadow of John Paul II Pope Benedict: "an altogether smaller figure [than John Paul], a man of the sacristy and the lecture room".Photograph: Reuters ANALYSIS: Benedict's British visit should seek inspiration from the engaged spirit of Cardinal Newman, writes EAMON DUFFY THE STATE... |